Verizon phone updating

That's not a comparison we've ever heard Verizon make about updates from Samsung, LG, Motorola, and other Android phone makers. Hopefully that's true and Verizon isn't talking about merely disabling them, which isn't quite the same as removing the apps entirely.

That at least raised the possibility that Verizon-sold Pixel phones might not get new Android features as soon as they're available for the Pixels that Google sells directly.

Does that make you more confident in purchasing from a Verizon store instead of Google come October 20th?

There are two types of Verizon phones and each has a different way of updating roaming towers.

Also, the Verizon version of the Google Pixel is carrier unlocked, so you can use it where ever you like.